Berks County Community Foundation

Attention Berks County nonprofit leaders! Applications are open for Berks County Community Foundation's Nonprofit Management Certificate Program, co-created with The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University. Get expert coaching, build a powerful network, and gain tools to maximize your impact during this 10-month program. Don't miss out – spots are limited! Learn more about this program and apply by July 22nd by clicking the link below. Deadline to apply is July 22nd. https://lnkd.in/e4whmeE5 #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #NonprofitLeadership #Impact

Every person deserves to feel safe and supported. The Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund, created by the Reading Pride Celebration Festival, supports programs that directly impact the lives of LGBTQ+ students. Applications for the first grant cycle are open now! To learn more about eligibility, click below.  https://lnkd.in/eV-PzZ_e #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #LGBTQYouth #ReadingPride

Attention Berks County nonprofit leaders! Applications are open for Berks County Community Foundation's Nonprofit Management Certificate Program, co-created with The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University. Get expert coaching, build a powerful network, and gain tools to maximize your impact during this 10-month program. Don't miss out – spots are limited! Learn more about this program and apply by July 22nd by clicking the link below. Deadline to apply is July 22nd. https://lnkd.in/e4whmeE5 #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #NonprofitLeadership #Impact

Facing cancer shouldn't mean facing financial hardship alone. The B Strong B Rich Fund provides financial help for young adults (under 30) in Berks County who are battling cancer. Don’t fight cancer alone. Apply for financial help and click the link below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eZeRrPaY #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #CancerSupport #YoungAdultCancer

Discover the hidden green gems of Reading! Join Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.) on their FREE Urban Garden & Farm Tour on July 20th, made possible by the 2024 Innovation Fund Grant of Berks County Community Foundation. Explore 7 community gardens and urban farms, learn about local food initiatives, and see how these spaces are transforming our city. Only 35 spots available - register by July 12th to secure your seat! Don't miss this chance to connect with nature, food, and community right in our urban backyard. Click below to learn more and register. https://lnkd.in/etBD-252 #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #ReadingPA #UrbanGardens #CommunityGrowing

Judge Russell L. Hiller, a 60-year resident of Shillington, PA, spent much of his time taking walks in the Shillington Borough Park and relaxing on a bench that overlooked the Governor Mifflin schools. This fund was established to benefit Governor Mifflin High School students. The Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust Fund applications are open now. To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply, click below. https://lnkd.in/eUjdXBZA #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #ScholarshipOpportunity #EducationMatters

Celebrating independence, fireworks, and fun! Our office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. Have a safe and happy Independence Day. #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly

Read our new blog post about how the Sinking Spring Public Library's First Lego League Robotics Club is sparking imaginations. In this program, students in grades 4-8 design, code, and build robots that solve real-world problems. They'll learn teamwork, problem-solving, and even have a chance to compete with their creations! Click below to learn more about the First Lego League Robotics Club at the Sinking Spring Public Library. https://lnkd.in/eeuaM-6B #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #STEM #LegoLeague #RoboticsClub #SinkingSpringLibrary

Do you have an idea how to improve a park in Berks County? We may have funds available to support your plans. Applications for the Gilmore | Henne Community Fund are open now. Wilson High graduates and NFL players John Gilmore and Chad Henne have supported programs, improvements, and maintenance for recreational parks in Berks County since 2012. Help support our local parks for generations to come! Click below to learn more about the fund, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. https://lnkd.in/egV3n4Wv #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #ParksAndRec #CommunitySupport

30 days to celebrate 30 years: Day 30 - We couldn’t think of a better way to end our “30 days to celebrate 30 years” campaign than to share our finalized organizational memoir!  This recent publication was written by Heidi Williamson, based on a set of interviews conducted from January to June 2023. “We are proud of our 30-year history of promoting philanthropy and improving the quality of life for residents of Berks County,” said Kevin Murphy, President of Berks County Community Foundation. Read an in-depth history of how the foundation got started and where we hope to go from here. Download your copy today by clicking here. https://lnkd.in/dXbDCWbb #BerksCounty #CommunityFoundation #30Years #1994